What is the cheapest way to get from Messina to Cilento?

The cheapest way to get from Messina to Cilento is to night train which costs €30 - €65 and takes 8h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Messina to Cilento?

The fastest way to get from Messina to Cilento is to ferry and drive which takes 5h 25m and costs €50 - €85.

How far is it from Messina to Cilento?

The distance between Messina and Cilento is 337 km.

How do I travel from Messina to Cilento without a car?

The best way to get from Messina to Cilento without a car is to ferry and train which takes 4h 59m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Messina to Cilento?

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Messina to Cilento, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cilento?

There are 1300+ hotels available in Cilento.

Messina to Cilento - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Messina to Cilento by ferry, train, bus, taxi, night train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa S.Giovanniferry M1 / ...
2. Take the train from Villa S.Giovanni to Vallo Lucania-Casteltrain Fr / ...
4h 59m
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Messina Centrale to Vallo Lucania-Castelnighttrain Ini
8h 46m
€31–64
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Messina to Sala Consilinabus N592 / ...
2. Take the taxi from Sala Consilina to Cilentotaxi
6h 1m
€133–178
Ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Messina Marittima to Villa San Giovanniferry
2. Drive from Villa San Giovanni to Cilentocar
5h 25m
€52–82

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Messina to Cilento.

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Distance: 336.6 km
Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Messina, Italy and Cilento, Italy?

Trenitalia Intercity Night operates a vehicle from Messina Centrale to Vallo Lucania-Castel once daily. Tickets cost €27–60 and the journey takes 5h 46m.

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